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'One of my toughest opponents': Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic for 2025 Australian Open
They’ve played each other since they were boys. Now after 25 years of rivalry the tennis titans have joined forces ahead of the Australian Open.

‘It’s not often us – it’s the parents’: The staggering private school dominance of the AFL draft
We crunched the numbers and they paint a telling picture of just where the AFL’s draftees are coming from.

Andrew Johns weds long-time partner in secret Bali ceremony
The eighth Immortal and Kate Kendall exchanged vows at a wedding attended by few, if any, guests.

Italy sends Australia packing from Davis Cup finals
Australia has been eliminated from the Davis Cup finals after going down to Italy 2-0.

Novak unveils new coach
Novak Djokovic has appointed arch-rival and tennis great Andy Murray as his coach for the Australian Open.

Fears NZ on track to fall well short of 2025 smokefree goal
Public health experts have warned the goal is in jeopardy if smoking rates continue to flatline.

All Blacks v Italy: Recap
Follow the play-by-play of all the action from Allianz Stadium, Turin.

Mixed reactions to new unit for investigating safety of children in state care
Police have voiced concerns about a planned new unit to investigate harm to children in state care.

Sudden death of Kiwi Campbell rocks waka ama community
Campbell was named Maori Sports Coach of the Year in 2016, and in 2020 was inducted into Waka Ama New Zealand’s virtual hall of fame.

Plans to close local papers spark 'news deserts' warning
A proposal to close 14 local North Island papers has prompted warnings of overseas-style 'news deserts' springing up here.

Two killed, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two were critically injured after crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.

'To love is to move towards freedom': Parliament's newest MP makes their maiden statement
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has joined the 54th Parliament a year into its term. Their maiden statement emphasised the need for radical love.

Watch: Paddy Gower goes fishing with a man named Fluff
Fluff’s lived on Stewart Island for all of his 64 years. The sea and fishing is who he is. He took Paddy in search of blue cod.

Urine sample match triggers trots drug testing scandal
Two up-and-coming Sydney drivers provided samples to stewards at a race meeting in Goulburn. DNA analysis showed the urine in both was from the same person.

‘Cowardly’: Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat
Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.

Tottenham stun reigning champions
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham have caused a massive upset in the EPL, defeating Manchester City 4-0.

Perrin Hastings: Helping non-binary people find comfort through The Gender Agenda
Where do I belong? It's a question every human being has to answer for themselves but one that can be especially painful for transgender people.

Fumbling ABs unconvincing in win over Italy
The All Blacks wanted to give veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara a memorable farewell party against Italy. They failed to do that during the 29-11 win.

Beautification Trust removes more than 23,000 tags across Auckland
The Beautification trust has become a key player in South Auckland's efforts to maintain clean and vibrant communities.

Laos government says 'profoundly saddened' by tourist deaths
The Laos government says it is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, with the toll from a suspected methanol poisoning incident now at six.

Watch: Tottenham humiliate Manchester City
Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge took a major blow after being thrashed 4-0 at home by Tottenham.